Cost of Living in Hurricane, WV

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8%
Overall NAT. AVG.
2%
Groceries NAT. AVG.
17%
Housing NAT. AVG.
Date & Last Updated: These cost of living estimates reflect 2026 modeled data using U.S. Census housing inputs and AI-assisted city-level pricing models.
The cost of living index is based on a national average of 100. For example, if the cost of living score is 90, then the estimated cost of living is 10% lower than the national average. If the score is 110, then the estimated cost of living is 10% higher than average. The overall index is calculated using weighted estimates across major everyday expense categories, including housing (30%), groceries (16%), transportation (12%), healthcare (10%), utilities (8%), lifestyle and entertainment (8%), household expenses (8%), and education and childcare (8%). All values are AI-assisted city-level estimates designed for directional comparisons.
Index Hurricane West Virginia National
Cost of living9285100
Groceries9897100
Health care9694100
Housing8362100
Transportation9495100
Utilities9694100
Lifestyle & Entertainment9794100
Household Items9795100
Education & Childcare8991100
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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

  • The cost of living in Hurricane is 8% higher than the West Virginia average
  • The cost of living in Hurricane is 8% lower than the national average
  • Hurricane housing is 17% lower than the national average
  • West Virginia general sales tax is 18% higher than the national average
  • West Virginia state income tax is 16% higher than the national average

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      Median Income & Debt-To-Income Ratio

      Median Income Per Year Per Month Max Budget (28% DTI) Max Budget (36% DTI)
      Owners$108,770$9,064$2,538$3,263
      Renters$43,955$3,663$1,026$1,319
      A good way to judge both the affordability of the housing and the cost of living in Hurricane is by simply calculating the maximum that should be spent on housing, otherwise known as the debt-to-income ratio (DTI). The plan is to avoid spending more than 28 percent of the gross income on costs that pertain to housing and no more than 36 percent on all expenses and debts. Hurricane has a median income of about $108,770 for people who own homes. Based on that number, a maximum of $2,538 should be spent on expenses related to housing. Renters have a slightly different median income, which is $43,955. Based on this average, renters should spend no more than $1,026 on all rental costs if they want to maintain a non-impoverished standard of living.

      West Virginia Sales Tax

      State General Sales Tax With Max Surtax
      West Virginia 6% 7%

      West Virginia Income Tax

      State Income Tax (Low) Income Tax (High)
      West Virginia 3% 6.5%

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      Date & Last Updated: These cost of living estimates reflect 2026 modeled data using U.S. Census housing inputs and AI-assisted city-level pricing models.
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